How Many People Are Named Baby?
Complete statistics for the name Baby: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Baby is a very rare male name, with only 11,429 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 28,875 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1994 with 672 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern choice with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 12,403 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Baby Through the Generations
Baby, a name that's been around since the early 20th century, has seen its popularity fluctuate over the decades. With 12,403 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Baby has always been a niche choice. The name's current bearers, numbering 11,429, show a strong skew towards younger individuals, with 5,111 under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Baby is regaining some traction among parents looking for a unique yet approachable name for their children. its declining usage since the peak year of 1994, Baby remains a name that bridges the gap between classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Baby's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Baby
How Many People Have the Name Baby?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,901 people in the United States currently share the name Baby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 174,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Baby a Common or Rare Name?
Baby is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Baby Mean?
Baby means "creative variant of Baby" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Baby in SSA data, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.
When Was Baby Most Popular?
The name Baby reached peak popularity in 1994, with 672 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Baby?
Approximately 1,901 people named Baby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,901. That works out to roughly 1 in 174,355 Americans.
Is Baby a rare name?
Baby is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 174,355 Americans has this name.
What does the name Baby mean?
Baby means "creative variant of Baby" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Baby more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 52% of people named Baby are male and 48% are female.
When was Baby most popular?
Baby peaked in 1994 with 672 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.